Camping

Roger’s Rocky Top Retreat  This is the climber’s campground.  Located on the southern rim of the gorge at the end of a dead end road, this campground boasts plenty of peace and quiet, if not much level ground.  Pick an open spot in the field and put up your tent.  The social scene is friendly and relaxed. If you are solo and looking for partners, this is your best bet.  Roger is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet and runs the show with low-key good humor.  The amenities are minimal but the location is great:  walk to popular crags like Kaymoor and Butcher’s Branch.  Great running and biking trails leave right out of the campground.  Sorry, no phone.  Stop at Water Stone for directions.  Or ask anyone in Fayetteville how to get to get to Gatewood Rd. and take a left at the Kaymoor #1 sign and follow the road to the end. Sorry no phone. 

Chestnut Creek Campground  A more traditional camping option with individual, woodsy sites equipped with fire rings and picnic tables  Located on the north side of the gorge, just off Rt. 19 on Lansing Road, this place is close to Fern Creek, Endless Wall and Beauty Mountain.  Nice shower house.  Your host, Brian, can be a bit gruff but he is a great guy--just don’t drive too fast or you will for sure hear about it… 304-574-3136

Cooter's Campground A small peaceful, secluded and rustic campground located just off Gatewood Rd. in Fayetteville.  304-574-2772

Ray's Campground  Midway between the New and Gauley Rivers.  Tent camping, RV sites and cabins.  304-658-4386

Mountain State Outdoor Center.  This conveniently located campground is owned and operated by Class VI River Runners.  Just off Rt. 19 on Ames Heights Rd., it offers different camping options, a store, and a clean shower house.  The only drawback is road noise from Rt. 19.  304-574-0704 

Rifrafters Campground  Located two miles south of the bridge, this campground is clean, quiet and offers a variety of camping options.  They pride themselves on being family friendly.  304-574-1065  

Summersville Lake Retreat  If you plan on climbing at Summersville most of your visit, you may want to consider staying here, just off Rt. 19 on Rt. 129.  Wooded tent sites available.  Steve and Donna, your super-friendly, knowledgeable hosts, have a well-run clean campground and loads of local info.  They can also rent you a pontoon boat or a sea kayak.  304-872-5975    

Most of the raft companies also have campgrounds, but be forewarned, rafters tend to stay up late, drink gallons of cheap beer and make lots of noise.  Caveat emptor!!

Cabin Rentals

Opossum Creek Retreat  The cabin business around here is expanding rapidly but no one is doing it better than Geoff who started this business over ten years ago.  A variety of well-sited cabins are available, all come with hot tubs and loads of peace and quiet.  Conveniently located, carefully designed, energy efficient and well-equipped…what else could you ask for?  The website has great info.  888-488-4836 or 304-574-4836 

The Confluence Resort    Located on a stunning parcel of land at the confluence of the Meadow and Gauley rivers, this business offers upscale rentals and Gauley season camping.  Stylish, tasteful, amenity rich cabins are surrounded by stunning views.  Great access to hiking, biking and exploring. Premier wedding location in the area.  304- 573-4900

River Rock Retreat and Hostel If you and your family or buddies don’t feel like camping and you don’t need much in the way of fanciness, you will want to check this place out.  Comfortable and affordable and well located for climbers, it sleeps up to 14 in beds with lots more floor space.  Everything you need and nothing more!  On Lansing Rd. on the way to Endless and Beauty.  574-0394

Cabins on the Gorge  Part of Class VI River Runners high quality program.  Well-designed and built 1-3 bedroom cabins with loads of amenities conveniently located just down the road from Bubba City. 866-222-7238

Mill Creek Cabins  The original cabin rental business in our area features luxury cabins in a convenient location. 800-692-5005

Fern Creek Cabins  A hop and a skip from Beauty Mountain and Endless Wall this small cabin business is dog and horse friendly.  Two cabins on a sleepy side road make for terrific R & R. 304-663-5900

Country Roads Cabins  Cozy 1-4 bedroom log cabins.  Fully equipped.  888-712-2246

New River Cabins  Built in 2009, these four cabins are tidy, clean and close, located just 4 miles north of the bridge.  Laurie is your super-friendly, helpful host.  Call her at 304-640-7333.  Pet friendly. 

Babcock State Park Cabins  Babcock is another stellar unit in the amazing West Virginia State Park system.  Their cabins are charming--CCC built log cabins on the banks of Glade Creek.  The park offers miles of hiking, biking, birding, tennis, fishing, and a swimming pool.  They also offer two newer, larger cabins if your whole family is joining you.  800-Call-WVA

Ace Adventure Center Cabins ACE is located on 1,400 beautiful acres.  Their basecamp offers every kind of fun you could hope for.  A variety of cabin options are available.  especially well suited for families.  888-223-7238

Ponderosa Lodge  Located a bit farther away, out Rt. 60, the Ponderosa offers comfortable country style lodging at family prices.  An ideal getaway spot. 877-246-9972, 304-438-7113

New River Gorge Timeshare Rentals   Most often located within a resort or hotel complex, these suite-style rental units offer numerous benefits for anyone visiting New River Gorge. Timeshare rentals are a particularly good option for families as they feature multiple bedrooms and full kitchens as well as on-site amenities like swimming pools, spas and restaurants. For information on available rentals, call 866-430-4391.

Hotels and Motels 

Quality Inn  Located in Fayetteville.  Tennis courts, swimming pool, bar, and reasonable rates.  304-574-3443 

Super Eight  The newest motel in the area, located just south of Fayetteville on Rt. 19  304-465-0010 

Holiday Lodge.  No longer part of the Holiday Inn chain, this motel costs a little bit more and offers a few more amenities (indoor pool, weight room, bar/restaurant.)  Located in Oak Hill at Oyler Ave. exit off Rt. 19  304-465-0571. 

There are lots more hotels in Beckley, but really, your best bet is to stay up here, closer to the crags.

Bed and Breakfasts 

The County Seat  Located in the heart of Fayetteville in a lovely old Victorian home.  Your host, Pat, is charming, warm and dog-friendly.  304-574-0823 

The White Horse  An historic bed & breakfast located in a huge old Fayetteville manse, an easy stroll to Court Square.  A great spot for weddings and other functions.  And it’s haunted! 304-574-1400  1-866-889-7664

The Morris Harvey House  The most centrally located of the big, old, beautiful Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inns located in Fayetteville. Bernie is your host and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. 304-574-1902

The Garvey House Located in the old coal town of Winona, not far from Beauty Mountain, this B & B has a dramatic setting.  More out of the way.    304-574-1902